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Clark Fork River – Rattlesnake Trail loop from Hellgate High School

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Clark Fork River – Rattlesnake Trail loop from Hellgate High School

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Clark Fork River – Rattlesnake Trail loop from Hellgate High School

04:57

51.9km

1,150m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 36.1 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.82 km

Clark Fork River

Highlight • River

The Clark Fork is the river that runs through Missoula. The Kim Williams Trail runs parallel to its course. Many parks and walking and cycling paths border the river.

Tip by

3.82 km

Jacob's Island

Highlight • Natural

Jacob's Island is a dog park on the banks of Clark Fork River. The park is 6 acres and the river works as a beautiful natural barrier for the dogs. …

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28.6 km

Rattlesnake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This reserve was established in 1980 and is located in the Missoula Ranger District. It is rich in mountain peaks and picturesque alpine lakes.

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35.0 km

Trailhead - Lolo National Forest

Highlight • Trail

This is a jumping off point for a lot of trails. There's a couple of easy options that roll through the valley and some others that climb up the ridgelines and lead to some great descents.

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51.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

9.81 km

8.94 km

5.61 km

2.81 km

526 m

390 m

Surfaces

33.3 km

9.53 km

8.54 km

454 m

183 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,670 m)

Lowest point (970 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 8 July

32°C

10°C

27 %

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